What do children learn when they guide their own play?
f children are guiding their own play, they are: building curiosity, hypothesizing, figuring things out, increasing their attention spans
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stacybenge
- 5 days ago
- 1 min
What is alphabet knowledge?
Do children need to learn the alphabet? Absolutely...[but] it is an in depth process that requires more than just naming the letters.
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stacybenge
- 5 days ago
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Should we pull children from play for small group instruction?
"In order to maximize the benefits of free, child-led play time, children should not be pulled from their play time for a...
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stacybenge
- Oct 14
- 1 min
The Core of Literacy is Language Development
The core of literacy is language development.
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stacybenge
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Reimagine Childhood Podcast
Check out my interview on Reimagine Childhood discussing emergent curriculum and why it is more than a classroom theme.
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stacybenge
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Children Cannot Learn Without Playing and Cannot Play Without Learning
"Children cannot play without learning and cannot learn without playing!" There is no dichotomy between play and learning. They go together!
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stacybenge
- Jan 31
- 1 min
The Benefits of Boredom
When we constantly fill children's time, we rob them of the opportunity to figure out how to handle boredom.
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stacybenge
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
Is crawling important! Does crawling matter? YES! Crawling is Essential!
Crawling is essential! It’s a means to so much in child development.
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stacybenge
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
Does crawling matter?
Does crawling matter? Absolutely! Crawling is critical in children developing their brains and their bodies.
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stacybenge
- Mar 9, 2022
- 1 min
Is a child's action trying to tell us something?
Is a child's action trying to tell us something?
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stacybenge
- Mar 8, 2022
- 1 min
Child Care Myths
The myths of working in child care. (preschool, early learning center, nursery - whatever you call it. The myths are still the same.
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stacybenge
- Mar 8, 2022
- 1 min
Things people say to child caregivers
What "silly, unique, or far-fetched" things did people say to you when they found out you worked with young children?"
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stacybenge
- Mar 8, 2022
- 1 min
Is your child struggling?
"When children are under too much stress from these many varied sources, they generally can't tell us in words...."
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stacybenge
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Self Regulation is What Makes Self-Control Possible
Understanding and learning the difference between self-regulation and self-control. Self regulation is what makes self-control possible.
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stacybenge
- Feb 17, 2022
- 1 min
Pre-Writing is Not a Curriculum
Pre-writing is not curriculum. It is playing outside, building blocks, dramatic play, and drawing! Pre-writing is PLAY!
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stacybenge
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Why does a toddler need to read?
Why do we need to teach toddlers to read? Reading is a process that builds on so many foundational skills that take time to develop.
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stacybenge
- Feb 14, 2022
- 1 min
Observation, Assessments, and Portfolios
Free, 30-minute training on Observations, Assessments, & Portfolios! Visit the Free Training page to access video, handout, & certificates.
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stacybenge
- Feb 14, 2022
- 1 min
Loose Parts: Simple Materials, Big Outcomes
My gift to you! A free, 30-minute video training on Loose Parts! Go to the Free Training page to access video, handout, and certificate.
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stacybenge
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
Have we sacrificed care for the sake of education?
Have we sacrificed care for the sake of “education”? Why don’t we view them as equal and inseparable? Why is childcare viewed as “less tha
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Stacy Benge
Early Childhood Author and Keynote Speaker
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Follow Stacy for information and reflections regarding early childhood, early learning, child development, parenting, children with learning disabilities, and educational resources, and education overall.
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